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England finally found a breakthrough through part-time spinner Jacob Bethell. After taking three wickets in New Zealand’s first innings, Bethell once again delivered by trapping Ravindra lbw for 76 from 99 balls. Ravindra’s innings featured 60 runs in boundaries and had put New Zealand firmly in control before his dismissal. Nicholls continued untroubled and brought…

Brazil president Lula and Neymar Brazil President Lula took a light-hearted dig at Neymar over the forward’s injury problems during the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. Speaking at an event, Lula asked a young boy who he thought was Brazil’s best player. The child quickly answered Neymar, prompting the president to joke about the star’s…

India captain Shubman Gill did not explain the reason behind KL Rahul’s absence while speaking at the toss (Image credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India made three changes to their playing XI for the third and final ODI against Afghanistan at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday, with KL Rahul missing out as Afghanistan…

CHENNAI: Ishan Kishan has added another chapter to his incredible comeback story. Having put on a phenomenal show at the T20 World Cup earlier this year after forcing his way back into India’s plans, the Jharkhand wicketkeeper-batter is now making himself impossible to ignore in the ODI format too.Ishan, playing ODIs after nearly three years,…

Hardik ruled out vs England; Kohli to undergo fitness test (Image: X) MUMBAI: Star allrounder Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of India’s three-match ODI series in July due to a quadriceps injury, while superstar batter Virat Kohli is likely to be picked for the series under a ‘subject to fitness’ clause and will undergo…

Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron became the first player to receive a red card under football’s new rule against covering the mouth while speaking to an opponent during a FIFA World Cup group-stage match against Turkey in San Francisco.The incident took place just before half-time with Paraguay leading 1-0. Almiron, 32, was seen covering his mouth with…

India vs Afghanistan Live Score: India have already secured the ODI series against Afghanistan with convincing victories in Dharamsala and Lucknow, but there is still plenty at stake heading into the third and final ODI at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. With a 2-0 lead in the bag, Shubman Gill’s side will…

Referee Tori Penso jogs flanked by assistant referees Kathryn Nesbitt, left, and Brooke Mayo during warmup before the World Cup Group A football match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo) When Tori Penso whistled the start of the clash between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, it was…

Shreyanka Patil’s injury woes continued, as her ICC Women’s T20 World Cup campaign has ended prematurely. The 23-year-old, who had finally seemed to have put a prolonged injury nightmare behind her, now faces another setback. The Karnataka off-spinner was on Friday ruled out of the ongoing tournament after suffering an ankle injury during India’s Group…

KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant (Image: X) Rishabh Pant is set to rejoin his former IPL franchise, Delhi Capitals, where he began his career. After spending two seasons with Lucknow Super Giants, a stint that did not quite work out for him, Pant now appears ready for a homecoming. Amid the developments, former India cricketer…